The market was absurdly beautiful --- peppers, eggplant, corn, peaches, the yogurt, the cheeses, beautiful tomatoes, gorgeous kohlrabi, and so much more. Unfortunately, I loaded up on all the flour I needed when I saw Cayuga was there. Five pounds rye, six pounds AP, one pound whole wheat pastry flour, one pound whole wheat bread flour, which is quite a load. So, I had to restrict myself to the sweet baking and go for the grapes and peaches I had intended on. Seedless Concord grapes = pie one step shorter.

OMFG! Yet another annoying co-worker who hums to himself all day. It makes no difference if people tell him to shut up because he just starts up again 5 minutes later. I think I'd be happier working from home at this point.

Also, what happened to the pizza place down the street from the office? I just had pizza there a few weeks ago and it was good. I go there today for lunch and it now has a weird taste, like the cheese is partly spoiled. I also noticed that one of the guys who's usually there wasn't there today. Hope there wasn't a change in ownership or something cause if there was, I'm not patronizing the place anymore. Which would be a pity since there hardly is any other place to eat in this neighborhood Siberia.

That's the name of a big Jewish Women's organization. I have a few friends that have worked there...never heard it for a first name!

Originally Posted by CanItBeChristine

Hadassah was Queen Esther's birth name. It means "myrtle," according to wikipedia. It's a pretty common Jewish name, I believe. Pronounced Hah-DAH-sah, so it isn't as if there's a pronounced "ass" in there.

Originally Posted by wavyblonde

Yep. It's a relatively common Jewish name. Pretty old fashioned, though, at least around here. And I'm not a huge fan of it... but have known of quite a few. I believe it's also the name of Joe Lieberman's wife.

Originally Posted by NetG

LOL, I love that name - it's on my girl name list! I think it is so pretty!

Originally Posted by Amneris

I've always liked that name, too!

"And death is at your doorstep
And it will steal your innocence
But it will not steal your substance
But you are not alone in this"

“My ability to turn good news into anxiety is rivaled only by my ability to turn anxiety into chin acne.” - Tina Fey

Hmmm, I did end up with an extra pound of peaches. Do I make a few servings of cobbler using cream biscuits since I got some cream, or do I make a few pop tarts with a little cinnamon glaze? Or toaster strudels (rough puff vs. pie dough is the difference between the toaster strudel and pop tarts)? So many choices!

Hmmm, I did end up with an extra pound of peaches. Do I make a few servings of cobbler using cream biscuits since I got some cream, or do I make a few pop tarts with a little cinnamon glaze? Or toaster strudels (rough puff vs. pie dough is the difference between the toaster strudel and pop tarts)? So many choices!

Blargh, I'm reading a book along with a blogger, but she is only reading 2 chapters a week. I really really want to keep reading! (I read this book about 12 years ago, and the second in the series about 9-10 years ago, there are now 5 or six books) I'm chomping at the bit!

I might have to re-read the entire Wheel of Time series to keep myself occupied.